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Vietnam’s international financial centre strengthens global foothold

According to the latest Global Financial Centres Index 2026 (GFCI 39), Ho Chi Minh City ranked 84th out of 120 financial centres worldwide, climbing 11 positions compared with 2025. Within ASEAN, the city now ranks third behind Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, overtaking Bangkok and Jakarta.

PM urges stronger Vietnam–Belarus cooperation in forensic examination

Energy security push gains urgency as global risks rise

Voters’ trust must become practical policy decisions: Party chief

Vietnam remains among fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia-6

Organ transplantation in Vietnam in era of advanced medicine

In 2025, Vietnam performed around 1,368 organ transplants – the highest number ever recorded – making the country the leading nation in Southeast Asia in terms of the number of transplants performed each year.

Vietnam’s healthcare sector achieves significant progress

Over the past 71 years of development, Vietnam’s healthcare sector has made remarkable progress, promoting scientific research, applying modern technologies, and building a comprehensive healthcare system to better meet the growing demand for medical care and treatment among the population.

Vietnam co-chairs 5th ASEAN–UK joint cooperation committee meeting

Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, Head of Vietnam’s Mission to ASEAN, affirmed that Vietnam will work closely with ASEAN member states to achieve the objectives set for the fifth anniversary year. These include developing a substantive new ASEAN–UK Plan of Action for 2027–2031 and finalising the ASEAN–UK Joint Declaration on cooperation within the framework of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.

Ho Chi Minh City sets up 500-billion-VND venture capital fund to support startups

Under the plan, the fund will begin operations in 2026 with an initial charter capital investment of 500 billion VND, including 200 billion VND (40%) from the State budget and 300 billion VND (60%) from private investors. The city aims to expand the fund’s capital to at least 5 trillion VND by 2035.

Five key tasks for cultural development

Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the principle “Culture must light the way for the nation” underscores a people-centred culture as the spiritual bedrock, endogenous strength, and embodiment of Vietnamese brainpower, propelling national development toward independence, self-reliance and self-strengthening.

Taste of UK week promotes British foods in Vietnam

The “Taste of the UK” food week, held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City from February 26 to March 11, is an opportunity to promote British food products and strengthen their presence in Vietnam, while giving local consumers a chance to experience the diversity of UK cuisine.

Vietnam to establish national AI development fund

Under the plan, AI clusters will be developed under a model that combines centralised physical spaces with digital network linkages.

Bumper harvest for Khanh Hoa fishermen in early year

Fishing ports in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa are buzzing after the Lunar New Year, as tuna vessels return from the Truong Sa archipelago and the DK1 platform with holds brimming with catch, ushering in a promising year at sea.

Vietnam maintains focus on stability, pushes for at least 10% growth

PM Pham Minh Chinh called for stronger trade promotion, export market diversification and swift FTA negotiations, alongside faster digital transformation, green transition, institutional reform, removal of business bottlenecks, efficient resources use, settlement of delayed projects and intensified anti-corruption efforts.

Vietnam, US eye stronger economic, trade ties

Vice President of Data Centre Planning at Amazon Web Services (AWS) - part of US-based e-commerce giant Amazon, affirmed Amazon’s commitment to expanding investment and fostering high-quality human resource development in Vietnam.

Heritage – vital resource for socio-economic development

In the political report of the 14th National Party Congress, the concept of a “heritage economy” is clearly defined with the principle of effectively preserving and promoting cultural heritage values alongside heritage economic development.

Domestic tourism flourishes in early spring

The Lunar New Year 2026 began with a vibrant festive atmosphere nationwide. According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, the nine-day Tet holiday saw 14 million domestic tourists, up 12 percent year-on-year. Average room occupancy reached 55-60%, with many key destinations hitting full capacity during peak days.

Early voting conducted in most remote offshore platform cluster

Located about 580km northwest of Vung Tau Cape, the Ba Ke shoal hosts three DK1 platforms - DK1/9, DK1/20 and DK1/21 - under the DK1 Battalion of Naval Region 2. The area is among the most remote polling locations on Vietnam’s southern continental shelf.

Vietnam Border Guard - the nation’s steel shield

On March 3, 1959, the People’s Armed Police Force - now the Vietnam Border Guard - was officially established. The event marked an important milestone in the strategic policy of the Party and the State regarding the protection of national sovereignty and border security.

Party chief holds working session with Party Central Committee's Office

The Office was tasked with making thorough and careful preparations for the upcoming session of the 14th Party Central Committee, including its agenda, documentation and necessary conditions for organisation.

National Tourism Year 2026 focuses on Gia Lai's cultural identity

National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026 will be held in Gia Lai under the theme “Gia Lai – Where the great forests meet the blue sea”, featuring a series of 244 cultural, sports and tourism events taking place throughout the year.

Khanh Hoa boosts grassroots outreach ahead of election

Across the province, proactive and community-based approaches are helping disseminate election information widely, contributing to a safe, transparent and regulation-compliant election.

Nine Vietnamese firms enter TIME’s list of 500 Asia-Pacific Best Companies

Nine Vietnamese companies have been included in TIME magazine’s list of the 500 Best Companies in Asia–Pacific for 2026, highlighting the country’s growing corporate presence across multiple industries.

Science and technology sector posts nearly 500,000 billion VND in revenue

The science and technology sector posted 464,116 billion VND (17.6 billion USD) in revenue in January, up 23% year on year. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the sector’s contribution to GDP growth for the month was estimated at 124,065 billion VND (4.7 billion USD), up 33.3% compared with January 2025.

Witnessing the “Golden Buddha” Statue at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh

The Konagamana Buddha Statue is enshrined in many well-known Buddhist countries around the world. In Vietnam, however, visitors can only pay homage to this particularly majestic “Golden Buddha” at Ba Den Mountain in the southern province of Tay Ninh.